Значение идиомы throw out of gear [throw out of gear] {v. phr.} 1. To separate the gears of when you want to stop it. When John wanted tostop, he threw the car out of gear and... ...

Значение идиомы high sign [high sign] {n. phr.}, {informal} A silent signal of recognition, greeting, or warning; an open or secret signal between two persons. – Used with “get” or “give”. The Joneses saw... ...

Значение идиомы it’s high time [it’s high time] {informal sentence} It is overdue. It is hightime for John Browning to be promoted to full professor; he haswritten a great deal but his books went unnoticed....

Значение идиомы high camp [high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, orpretentious material in bad taste that is still liked by higher classaudiences. “The Potsdam Quartet” is a play full of high camp.... ...

Значение идиомы high jinks [high jinks] {n. phr.}, {informal} Noisy or rough gaiety; wildplay; tricks. The sailors were on shore leave, and high jinks wereto be expected. The high school seniors engaged in high... ...

Значение идиомы high-sounding [high-sounding] {adj.} Sounding important; said for showing off;too fancy. The politician’s speech was full of high-soundingwords. Mr. Brown filled his son with many high-sounding ideasabout life....

Значение идиомы off one’s high horse [off one’s high horse] {adj. phr.}, {informal} 1. Not acting proudand scornful; humble and agreeable. The girls were so kind to Nancyafter her mother died that she came down off... ...